Denon Introduces the New DN-1800F Dual CD Player
February 4, 2000
The new DN-1800F dual CD player from Denon brings
highly professional features and performance to a price that even amateur
DJs can afford.
Housed in an attractive 'pearl white' all-metal chassis, the DN-1800F sports
several features found on Denon's new top-ranked DN-2600F dual CD player. Bright
LEDs over each drive illuminate disc holders when open and flash while opening
and closing. Pitch Bend (±18%) may be controlled via the jog wheel in addition
to the standard dedicated buttons. A 'Plat' function can be used to speed playback
up to +40% when the jog wheel is turned clockwise and slow it down to -50% when
turned counter-clockwise.
The machine also boasts a new 'Cue Stutter' mode, which plays momentary audio
as the Cue button is pressed down and then recues to the original point when released.
In addition to traditional analog outputs, digital SPDIF outputs enable the
dual CD player to be used for direct dubbing to a digital recorder (MD, DAT, CD-R,
etc.) or for direct digital connection to an outboard processor or mixing console.
The DN-1800F provides several seconds of 'shock-proof' memory per drive. This
guards against momentary dropouts caused by bumps or vibration from the floor,
and is especially helpful for mobile DJs and nightclub-installed applications.
A Playback mode selection button for Single/Continuous/Relay Play is offered
on each drive. Relay Playback mode can be set independently for each drive, and
when both drives are in Relay Playback mode, tracks can be played continuously
going back and forth between the two drives.
A special 'Sleep' function automatically shuts down the disc rotation motors
after 30 minutes of inactivity, prolonging the useful life of the player. Also,
the disc trays close automatically if left open for 30 seconds, helping to prevent
against accidental mishaps and improving the player's long-term reliability.
Other DN-1800F features include:
- Dual jog/shuttle wheels, similar to those found on Denon's DN-2500F pro
- DJ CD player, for smooth searching and scanning
- Bright and detailed fluorescent tube displays to give the DJ full indication
about disc play status, elapsed and remaining timing, and other important visual
information
- A 10-segment 'countdown' bar graph that provides a quick at-a-glance visual
indication of current position within a playing track
- Adjustable Pitch range of ±10% (in 0.1% steps) on Pitch sliders
- Incredibly fast Pitch Control response
- Instant Start, which starts playback in 0.01 second
The 2U remote control unit and matching 2U player unit together comprise the
DN-1800F. Price on the model is TBA.
Denon Electronics, a division of Denon Corporation (USA), is a leading manufacturer
of electronics for professional audio, broadcast, multimedia and consumer audio
markets with headquarters in Parsippany, NJ.
For more information contact
Denon at www.denon.com. | 
